Thinking about a career in nursing? You’re not just choosing a profession. You’re stepping into a legacy of care, leadership, and advocacy that shapes the future of health for everyone. Here are five reasons a career in nursing might be right for you.
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Dean Emerit Linda D. Scott Selected as Recipient of 2026 Canary Savage Girardeau Award for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Dean Emerit Linda D. Scott was selected posthumously as the 2026 recipient of the Canary Savage Girardeau Award, recognizing a lifetime of leadership, advocacy, and transformative impact on nursing education, research, practice, and policy.
Empowering Cancer Survivors Through Collaborative Research and Mentorship
Rachel Hawn x’26 was inspired to pursue a PhD in nursing from her personal and clinical experience with cancer and cancer survivorship. Now she’s bringing that experience into her research to improve the quality of life among survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers.
Meet Benjamin Curtin : Facilities Technician II
From Latin dance nights to hidden rooftop gems with lake views, Benjamin Curtin shares his favorite hobbies, insider tips, and why he loves working at the School of Nursing.
Meet Jessica LeClair: Assistant Professor
Jessica LeClair’s journey has come full circle—from student to clinical faculty, researcher, postdoctoral trainee, and now professor. Inspired by the mentorship she received, she’s empowering nursing students to become the leaders our world needs.
Meet Diane Farsetta: Center for Aging Research Education (CARE) Manager
Farsetta talks about her groundbreaking work with older adults and their caregivers.
Q&A with Eric Ido-Bruce, DNP Population Health Student
Eric Ido-Bruce is using his DNP program to advocate for patients, develop health literacy, and work for planetary health.
Q&A with Kelly Krainak, PhD Student
Kelly Krainak shares why she chose the PhD program at UW–Madison, her interest in planetary health, and her research on how geographic and social issues lead to multiple health disparities.
Q&A With Sophie Butkiewicz, BSN’25
Sophie Butkiewicz talks about her experience in the accelerated BSN program, her passion for planetary health, and why she’s proud to be a Badger nurse.